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Waymo Expands Self-Driving Cars to Bay Area, SoCal

11/23/2025

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California Department of Motor Vehicles approved Waymo to expand its operating territory to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and nearly all of Southern California.
Waymo plans to welcome riders in San Diego by mid-2026.
Waymo says its autonomous vehicles significantly reduce serious injury crashes compared with human drivers.
Incidents involving Waymo self-driving cars have raised safety concerns.
Expansion includes several Northern California counties but requires additional approvals before carrying paying passengers.

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California Department of Motor Vehicles approved Waymo to expand its operating territory to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and nearly all of Southern California.
Waymo plans to welcome riders in San Diego by mid-2026.
Waymo says its autonomous vehicles significantly reduce serious injury crashes compared with human drivers.
Incidents involving Waymo self-driving cars have raised safety concerns.
Expansion includes several Northern California counties but requires additional approvals before carrying paying passengers.